Events

The upcoming edition of the Expoliva International Scientific, Technical and Knowledge Transfer Symposium , which is being held for the twenty-second time within the framework of EXPOLIVA 2025, is consolidating its position as the main meeting point for researchers, technicians, and professionals in the world of olive groves and olive oil. Organized by the Olive Grove Foundation, the event will address the challenges and opportunities of the sector with a firm commitment to sustainability, health, and innovation. With more than three decades of history, this forum has become a benchmark for knowledge exchange and the promotion of advanced technologies in the olive oil sector. The 2025 edition will also be notable for the participation of several operational groups that will showcase their results during the symposium. These include the GO Simbioliva (Simbioliva Group) in a dedicated program space, along with innovative projects for the olive and olive oil sectors. The symposium thus reaffirms its role as a platform of excellence for connecting science, technology, and sustainable development around olive oil, a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and an economic engine for many regions. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

On May 16, 2025 , the OCA Puerta del Camino Hotel in Santiago de Compostela will host the 1st Congress of Young People and Women in the Agri-Food and Forestry Sector , an initiative promoted by Unións Agrarias-UPA that will bring together more than a hundred participants in a key event to address the future of rural areas. This in-person conference, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. , aims to raise awareness about the abandonment of rural areas and agroforestry activities , one of the determining factors in the depopulation process affecting many areas of the country. The event also seeks to offer innovative solutions and management practices aimed at halting this abandonment , with special emphasis on new formulas for generational transfer and farm succession . The conference is part of a biannual program, which includes a second edition of the congress in May 2026 , and responds to the need to highlight the key role of youth and women in revitalizing rural areas and strengthening the agri-food and forestry sectors. This meeting will be an opportunity to share experiences, access up-to-date knowledge, and create networks that promote the sustainable future of rural Galicia and the entire region. Registration is full, but a waiting list is available. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

From June 10 to 12, 2025, CIHEAM Zaragoza will host the International Symposium "Empowering Women through Innovation in Mediterranean Agri-Food Systems." Organized by CIHEAM Zaragoza and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), with the collaboration of the CIHEAM General Secretariat and the support of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the event will bring together representatives of international organizations such as FAO, IFAD, OECD, the European Commission, ICARDA, and IWMI, as well as entrepreneurs, researchers, and members of civil society and the private sector. The symposium seeks to highlight the role of women as drivers of change toward more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agri-food systems. A dynamic program, including lectures, roundtables, case studies, interactive workshops, and field visits, will address the main challenges and opportunities facing women in Mediterranean agriculture and rural areas. The event will also address how innovation—from digital technologies to agroecological and social solutions—can catalyze women's empowerment in agri-food systems, transforming traditional practices and promoting more sustainable and inclusive models. Highlights from the program include: High-level conferences on the latest trends in innovation applied to the agri-food sector, with a special focus on women-led approaches. Interactive workshops on technology and social innovation , designed to foster networking among women entrepreneurs, share experiences, and present pioneering projects in the agri-food value chain. Inspiring case studies of women leading technology initiatives in rural and agricultural areas of the Mediterranean. Field visits to local projects run by women, demonstrating how innovation transforms communities from the rural perspective. The symposium will also analyze the obstacles that limit women's access to technology, training, and financing, and will propose avenues for cooperation to build inclusive innovative ecosystems. In a context of climate change, resource scarcity, and digital transformation, the event is positioned as a strategic opportunity to redefine the role of women as drivers of change in Mediterranean agri-food. The event, which will feature in-person and virtual participation (subject to registration), will be a key platform for promoting strategic alliances, sharing best practices, and generating innovative solutions for women's empowerment in the agri-food sector. More information and registration will be available...

The 20th World Bioenergy Congress & Exhibition will be held from 16 to 17 June 2025 in Frankfurt and is already preparing the participation of its speakers and experts. Bioenergy 2025 is comprised of keynote sessions and presentations by renowned speakers on the latest cutting-edge research in bioenergy. The aim is to provide comprehensive global discussions that address current challenges in the sector and showcase the solutions that are being adopted. Among other topics, Bioenergy 2025 will address: The diverse applications of bioenergy, as biomass is increasingly used for modern applications such as wood power, cogeneration and combined heat and power (CHP), are expected by experts to become the dominant form of renewable energy. Biogas. The impact of solar energy and wind energy on agricultural production. Advances in renewable chemicals. Green chemistry and green revolution. Sustainable energy for rural areas. Rural areas would need ready supplies of electricity generated from renewable sources. Sustainable energy and economy. Bioenergetic transition. Bioenergy Processes. Bioenergy technology faces challenges in terms of technological support, economics and knowledge. Biodiesel and Biofuels, and their limits without harming food supply and biodiversity. Advanced biofuels can help solve these complications. Waste to energy (WtE). Bioenergy will also include an Entrepreneurial Investment Summit to connect global proponents and investors in the field of biofuels, biomass, biogas, bioenergy and renewable energy and their related sciences to boost promising businesses.

The International Society for Horticultural Science is organizing this Congress to be held in Almería from June 22 to 27, 2025. #GreenSYS2025 Website: http://www2.ual.es/greensys2025/ Email: greensys2025@ual.es

The 64th IALB Annual Conference , the 14th EUFRAS Conference and the 11th SEASN Conference, taking place simultaneously in Brussels on 25-26 June 2025, will bring together rural advisors, educators and experts from the agricultural sector under the theme: " Strengthening the role of advisors and educators in the CAP, today and in the future". Event highlights: Exploring the key role of advisors and educators in agricultural knowledge and innovation systems ( AKIS ). Promoting new methodologies and approaches to support transformation and innovation in the agricultural sector. Spaces for mutual learning, exchange of ideas and professional networking. Event format: Interactive workshops Conferences and poster sessions Exclusive activities such as a parliamentary evening and visits to EU institutions This event promises to be an enriching experience, offering inspiration, knowledge and new professional connections.

The fifteenth edition of the European Conference on Precision Agriculture (ECPA) will take place in Barcelona from 29 June to 3 July 2025. It is organised by the International Society for Precision Agriculture, a non-profit international scientific organisation whose main objective is to promote the advancement of science in this field. The European Conference on Precision Agriculture (ECPA) is at the forefront of agricultural innovation. By bringing together researchers, farmers and industry leaders, ECPA offers a unique platform to share the latest developments and discuss the challenges and opportunities of precision agriculture. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, ECPA plays a crucial role in shaping the future of sustainable and efficient food production.

The Symposium will take place at the Lleida Conference Centre “La Llotja”, located on the right bank of the Segre River, near La Mitjana Park, from 1 to 4 JULY 2025. New developments in weed science are geared towards achieving a balance between crop production and sustainability. In this regard, scientific research on weeds at European level is based on the EU Common Agricultural Policy and increasingly focuses on integrating new tools, methods and strategies to improve weed management. This situation could be defined by the motto of the congress: Joint approaches for sustainable weed management.

ExpoAgitech, The 4.0 Agricultural Fair , will hold its second edition from 28 to 30 October 2025. Following the success of its first edition, it has become a meeting point for technology transfer in the 4.0 agricultural sector. At ExpoAgritech, leading companies in the agritech sector showcase their latest innovations and new trends in machinery and equipment, post-harvest, irrigation systems, regenerative agriculture, biostimulants and biofertilizers to improve the competitiveness of the agricultural sector. For three days, Expo AgriTech 2025 brings together more than 8,000 professional visitors from the agricultural sector, farm owners, agricultural engineers, agricultural technicians, cooperatives, agricultural associations and young farmers in Malaga, in search of solutions and new technologies for a 4.0 Countryside. In addition, ExpoAgritech completes its range of solutions thanks to the AgriTech 4.0 Congress, where new challenges in the Agriculture 4.0 sector, precision agriculture, self-guided machinery, biotechnological solutions, data agriculture, and other important issues for the sector will be discussed.

FIMA will once again be the largest event in the agricultural world in Southern Europe. Mechanisation and technological innovations will show professionals the best way to make their farms more profitable, improving performance and productivity. The importance of the farmer will be evident at an event that pays special attention to Mediterranean Agriculture and where the situation of European and world agriculture is constantly being discussed. Farmers, cooperatives, service companies, importers, distributors, engineers, the academic world, research and public administration, among others, meet at this benchmark forum in Spain for the agricultural sector. More than 1,200 exhibitors (420 of them foreign) on an exhibition area of more than 100,000 square metres, attracted 167,564 visitors at its last edition, from 54 different countries.